Looking for a last-minute Christmas treat? Then look no further. This is truly the easiest fudge you’ll ever make. And you only need two ingredients. (And if you still haven’t gotten something for that special cook in your life, be sure to check out my Kitchen Essentials Holiday Gift Guide!)
Two ingredients. Two. That’s all you need. How much more simple can it get? But not only that, there’s no actual cooking involved, no candy thermometer, AND about 50% less sugar* than traditional fudge!
Now, I know the title says “3 ways”, but if you count all the variations below, you really have 7 versions(!) all from one basic recipe! And who knows!? Maybe there are even more that I haven’t thought of! Dark and white chocolate swirls… peanut butter and chocolate swirls… chocolate with orange craisins (ooooo, I might actually have to try that…) oh my! If you try something new, leave me a comment with your variation!
*Most traditional fudge recipes call for at least 2 cups of sugar which is 200 grams per cup (400+ grams per batch), whereas 1 can of sweetened condensed milk only contains 22 grams of sugar. (Plus the sugar in the chocolate, which is about 288 grams for bittersweet and 216 for white chocolate.)
Version 1 – Chocolate Fudge
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz)
- 3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (1 24oz bag) I prefer Ghirardelli
- Sea or Kosher salt (optional)
HOW TO
Line a baking dish with foil and grease. (I prefer coconut oil (put a little on a paper towel and swipe the foil. You can also use cooking spray– olive oil or vegetable– if that’s what you have.)
In a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. With a silicone spatula, stir until smooth.
Immediately pour into foil-lined, greased baking dish and smooth into all corners of the dish. (Optional: press salt into top of fudge.) Place in refrigerator to cool completely. Sets up in about 30 minutes.
When ready to eat, remove from baking dish and peel off foil. Cut into cubes (or chunks) and enjoy!
Version 2 – Peanut Butter Fudge
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (1 24oz or 2 12oz bags)
- 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
- Unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)
Line a baking dish with foil and grease. (I prefer coconut oil (put a little on a paper towel and swipe the foil. You can also use cooking spray– olive oil or vegetable– if that’s what you have.)
In a bowl or large measuring cup, mix together sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter. Stir until smooth and there are no “chunks” of powdered peanut butter.
In a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. With a silicone spatula, stir until smooth. Mix in peanuts if desired.
Immediately pour into foil-lined, greased baking dish and smooth into all corners of the dish. Press more peanuts into top of fudge if desired. Place dish in refrigerator to cool completely. Sets up in about 30 minutes.
When ready to eat, remove from baking dish and peel off foil. Cut into cubes (or chunks) and enjoy!
Version 3 – Caramel Fudge
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can dulce de leche (Or MAKE YOUR OWN!)
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (1 24oz or 2 12oz bags)
- sea or Kosher salt (optional)
Line a baking dish with foil and grease. (I prefer coconut oil (put a little on a paper towel and swipe the foil. You can also use cooking spray– olive oil or vegetable– if that’s what you have.)
In a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. With a silicone spatula, stir until smooth.
Immediately pour into foil-lined, greased baking dish and smooth into all corners of the dish. (Optional: press salt into top of fudge.) Place in refrigerator to cool completely. Sets up in about 30 minutes.
When ready to eat, remove from baking dish and peel off foil. Cut into cubes (or chunks) and enjoy!
BONUS! Version 4 – White Chocolate Fudge
INGREDIENTS
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (1 24oz or 2 12oz bags)
- Crushed soft peppermint (optional) I love Bob’s Sweet Sticks and this time of year you can find them just about everywhere– even at the Dollar Store!
HOW TO
Line a baking dish with foil and grease. (I prefer coconut oil (put a little on a paper towel and swipe the foil. You can also use cooking spray– olive oil or vegetable– if that’s what you have.)
In a double boiler, melt together chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. With a silicone spatula, stir until smooth.
Immediately pour into foil-lined, greased baking dish and smooth into all corners of the dish. Press more peppermint into top of fudge if desired. Place in refrigerator to cool completely. Sets up in about 30 minutes.
When ready to eat, remove from baking dish and peel off foil. Cut into cubes (or chunks) and enjoy!
This fudge is absolutely delicious. Thanks for the recipe.